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SECTION Ⅱ LESSON 1 ACTIVE LEARNING
[教材原文]
ACTIVE LEARNING
by Kevin Daum
Most people assume that the human brain is set on“automatic”—that means it learns all by itself.But this isn't always true.We need to train ourselves to be better learners—to actively take part in the learning process and to reflect on what we have learnt.These kinds of learning behaviours are called“active learning”.I suggest doing five things to take an active role in your learning.
1 ________
There are two kinds of voices:the inner voice and the outer voice.Your inner voice expresses your personal opinions, while the outer voice tells you about opinions from what you hear or read. Although your inner voice can be useful, it can also get in the way of learning. If you keep paying too much attention to it, you risk missing important information. Instead, active learners are openminded and focus on what the speaker/writer is saying, not on what their brain is saying in the background . In this way , they are in a better position to make decisions.
2 ________
If you find your inner voice difficult to control,you can argue with it as most active learners do.When your inner voice tells you a speaker/writer is wrong,think about why the speaker/writer may be right.Be flexible in your opinions and you might end up agreeing with the speaker/writer after all.If not,at least you have“listened to”another point of view.
3 ________
Asking questions is the easiest way to promote active learning.When you get information from someone,from books or the Internet,ask two,three,even five questions about the topic.The answers will lead you to further learning,and the very act of working out questions will help you to achieve a higher level of understanding about the topic.In short:Do not stop being curious.
4 ________
Active learners do not accept everything they learn.They attempt to find the truth at the heart of each idea. Even when an idea sounds entirely unlikely, there may be an aspect of it that is based on truth. So if someone says that dinosaurs still exist today, think about why they believe this. Where does the idea come from? Do they have enough data to support their views? If you try to find out the source of an idea, no matter how crazy it seems, you will increase your chance of learning something.
5 ________
Many people miss out on learning opportunities because they let their feelings get in the way. They refuse to learn or ignore what is said because of who the speaker/writer is. It is true that we cannot help disliking some people—this is human nature, after all. But do not forget you can still learn from them. Active learners do not judge people based on first impressions or personal feelings. Instead, they separate the message from the messenger. This goes the other way as well -do not just assume that some people are always right because of who they are or just because they are your friends.
[汉语译文]
主动学习
凯文·道姆
很多人认为(assume)人类的大脑是“自动运行的(automatic)”,这是说大脑能自动学习。但并非总是如此。我们需要训练自己成为更好的学习者——积极参与学习过程并反思学到的东西。这些学习行为叫作“主动学习”。为了积极主动地学习,我建议做五件事。
1 ________
这里有两种声音:内心的声音和外部的声音。内心声音表达你的个人意见,而外部的声音告诉你关于听到或者读到的观点。虽然你内心的声音或许有用,但它也可能妨碍学习。如果你一直过于关注它,就可能错过重要信息。相反,主动学习者是开放的、专注于说话人或者作者所说的话,而不是自己的大脑在背景中说的话。通过这种方式,他们可以更好地做出决策。
2 ________
如果你发现内心的声音难以控制,你可以像大多数主动学习者那样与之辩论。当你的内心声音告诉你一个说话人或作者是错误的时候,想想为什么说话人或作者可能是对的。灵活的(flexible)处理你的意见,最终(end up doing),你也许会同意说话人或者作者的观点。如果没有,至少你已经“听过”了另一种观点。
3 ________
提出问题是促进(promote)主动学习最简单的方法。当你从某个人那里、书籍或互联网上获得信息时,提出有关该主题的两、三个,甚至五个问题。答案将引导你进一步学习,探究(work out)问题的过程有助于你更好地理解该主题。简而言之(in short):一定要始终保持好奇心。
4 ________
主动学习者不会全盘接受学到的东西。他们努力(attempt to)从每个观点最核心的地方(at the heart of)寻找真相。即使一个想法听起来完全不可能(unlikely),其中也许有某个方面是基于(be based on)事实的。因此,如果有人说现在还存在(exist)恐龙(dinosaur),那就想想他们为什么会相信这一点。这个想法来自哪里?他们是否有足够的数据(data)来支持自己的观点?如果你试图找出一个想法的来源,无论这个想法看起来多么不可思议,你都将有机会学到一些东西。
5 ________
许多人因为受到自己情感的阻碍而错过了学习的机会。他们因为说话人或作者的身份而拒绝学习或者忽视(ignore)他们所说的内容。确实,我们难免会讨厌某些人——毕竟这是人的本性。但不要忘记你仍然可以向他们学习。主动学习者不会根据第一印象(impression)或个人感受来判断人。相反,他们将信息与信息提供者分开。反之亦然——不要仅仅因为某些人的身份或仅仅因为他们是你的朋友就认为他们总是正确的。
●基础单词
1. assume vt.认为;假定,假设
2. automatic adj.自动的;无意识的
3. inner adj.内部的
4. outer adj.外部的,外面的
5. flexible adj.灵活的,可变通的
6. dinosaur n.恐龙
7. data n.资料;数据
●拓展单词
1. reflect vi.&vt.思考;映射;反射→ reflection n.反射;反映;映像
2. argue vi.争论→ argument n.争吵,争论
3. promote v.促进,增进;晋升,提升→ promotion n.晋级;增进
4. unlikely adj.不可能的→ likely adj.可能的
5. exist vi.存在;生存→ existence n.存在;生存
6. ignore v.忽视;不理;不管→ ignorance n.无知;愚昧→ ignorant adj.愚昧的,无知的
7. impression n.印象→ impress vt.使印象深刻;使铭记→ impressive adj.给人印象深刻的;感人的
1. reflect_on 思考
2. argue_with 争吵
3. be_flexible_in 在……(方面)灵活
4. end_up_doing 以做……而结束
5. in_short 总之;简言之
6. find_the_truth 发现真相
7. get_in_the_way 妨碍,阻碍
8. cannot_help_doing_sth. 禁不住做某事
9. at_the_heart_of... 在……的中心
10. be_based_on 以……为根据
1.as引导方式状语从句。
If you find your inner voice difficult to control,you can argue with it as most active learners do.
如果你发现自己内心的声音难以控制,你可以像大多数积极的学习者一样与之争辩。
2.if not 的省略结构。
If not,at least you have “listened to” another point of view.
如果不是这样的话,至少你听过另一种观点。
3.no matter+疑问词引导状语从句。
...no matter how crazy it seems,you will increase your chance of learning something.
……无论此想法看起来多么不可思议,你都有机会学到一些东西。
Ⅰ.Read the text and finish the following exercises.
1.According to the author,what kind of behaviour “is active learning”?
A.Taking part in many activities.
B.Reflecting on what we have learned.
C.Taking an active role in class.
D.Training ourselves to be better learners.
2.Most people believe that ________ .
A.we need to train ourselves to be better learners
B.the human brain learns all by itself
C.we need to actively take part in the learning process
D.it isn't always true that the human brain is set to be “automatic”
3.How many suggestions are given in the text to take an active role in learning?
A.Five. B.Four.
C.Three. D.Six.
4.Which one is the easiest way to promote active learning?
A.Listening to the outer voice.
B.Arguing with your inner voice.
C.Asking questions.
D.Getting to the truth.
5.What can we learn from the text?
A.The outer voice expresses your personal opinions.
B.Active learners focus on what their brain is saying in the background.
C.Active learners accept everything they learn.
D.Active learners don't judge people based on first impressions or personal feelings.
答案:1.B 2.B 3.A 4.C 5.D
Ⅱ.Understand the structure of the text.
Suggestions
Learning process
Listen to the
outer voice
The outer voice tells you about opinions from ① what_you_hear_or_read .Active learners are openminded and ② focus_on what the speaker/writer is saying,not on what their brain is saying in the background.
Argue with
your inner
voice
When your inner voice tells you a speaker/writer is wrong,③ think_about why the speaker/writer may be right.Be flexible in your opinions and you might end up ④ agreeing_with the speaker/writer after all.If not,at least you have “listened to” another point of view.
Ask questions
When you ⑤ get_information from someone,from books or the Internet,ask two,three,even five questions about the topic.The very act of ⑥ working_out_questions will help you to achieve a higher level of understanding about the topic.
Get to
the truth
Active learners don't accept everything they learn.They ⑦ attempt_to find the truth ⑧ at_the_heart_of each idea.Even when an idea sounds entirely unlikely,there may be an aspect of it that is based on truth.
Focus on the
message
Active learners do not judge people based on ⑨ first_impressions or personal feelings.Instead,they separate the message ⑩ from the messenger.
1.reflect vi.& vt.仔细思考;表达(意见);反映
(1)reflect on 思考
be reflected in 映在……中
reflect...from...从某物表面反射(光、热、声等)
reflect that...思考/琢磨……
reflect on oneself 自我反省
(2)reflection n.沉思,想法;反射
(3)reflective adj.沉思的,深思的;反光的
◆[经典佳句]
You should set aside some time to reflect on your successes and failures.
你应该留出时间反思你的成功和失败。
The monster's awful face was reflected in the mirror.
这个怪物可怕的脸映在了镜子中。
The light is reflected from the moon.
光从月球反射出来。
◆[“四翼”考查]——基础性
单句语法填空
①Your performance as a student will be excellent if you develop the habit of reflecting on how you learn.
②The sunlight was reflected in the water.
③The setting sun is reflected from the windows of the old house.
2.argue vi.争吵,争论
(1)argue with 与/和……争吵
argue for为……而争论;为……而辩护;赞成
argue against辩驳,反对
argue with sb.about/over sth.与某人争辩某事
argue sb.into doing sth.说服某人做某事
(2)argument n.辩论;论点;论据;争论;理由
have an argument with sb.about/over sth.就某事与某人争吵
◆[经典佳句]
I argued with my teacher today.
今天我和老师争吵了。
The boy argued with his teacher about/over his homework.
那个男孩因为作业与老师争执了起来。
You can't argue him into joining us.
你不能说服他加入我们。
You shouldn't have an argument with your deskmate about the question.
你不应该和同桌就此问题争吵。
◆[“四翼”考查]——应用性
完成句子
①Why did you argue_for such a policy?
你为什么极力赞成这样的政策?
②She thought it unnecessary to argue_with_him_about_it .
她觉得没有必要和他争论。
③They tried to argue_him_into_joining them.
他们试图说服他参加到他们的行列中去。
④Father argued_against an increase in our pocket money.
父亲反对增加我们的零花钱。
3.assume vt.认为;假定,假设
(1)assume sb./sth. to be 假定/假设某人/某事为……
It is assumed that...被认为……
(2)assumption n.假定;设想
make an assumption 作出假设
on the assumption that...假定……
(3)assuming (that)...假设/假定……
◆[经典佳句]
I assume him to be the cleverest boy in this class.
我认为他是这个班最聪明的学生。
It is assumed that stress is caused by too much work.
一般认为,压力是工作过多所致。
Assuming that you are right,we'll make a great deal of money from the project.
假定你是正确的,那我们将会从这项工程中赚得许多钱。
◆[“四翼”考查]——基础性
单句语法填空
①It is assumed that there is a direct link between smoking and lung cancer.
②We assume him to_be (be) innocent before hearing the evidence against it.
③ Assuming (assume) the house is for sale,would you buy it?
④A lot of people make an assumption (assume) that poverty only exists in the Third World.
4.promote vt.促进,增进;提升;推销;晋级
(1)get promoted得到晋升
promote sb.to...把某人提升到……
(2)promotion n.提升,晋升;促进;推广;促销活动
the promotion of...……的推广/促销
◆[经典佳句]
All our projects aim to promote the development of poor and remote communities.
我们所有的项目都旨在促进贫困和偏远社区的发展。
I'm happy to inform you that you have been promoted to captain.
我很高兴地告诉你,你已被提升为上尉。
He was in town to promote his new book.
他在镇上推销自己的新书。
We are doing a special promotion of our books.
我们正在对我们的图书进行特别的促销活动。
◆[“四翼”考查]——基础性
单句语法填空
①Out teacher was_promoted (promote)to be headmaster last year.
②Her job is mainly concerned with sales and promotion (promote).
③As she had always been working hard,Miss Smith got promoted (promote)soon.
④Fortunately,Helen has been promoted to general manager.
◆[“四翼”考查]——应用性
完成句子
⑤While waiting for the opportunity to_get_promoted (获得晋升),Tom did his best to perform his duty.
⑥They worked for the_promotion_of_world_peace (促进世界和平).
5.work out弄懂某事物;计算出;解决;锻炼
与out有关的动词短语
break out(战争、火灾、疾病等)突然开始;爆发
carry out 执行
die out灭绝;消失
figure out计算;弄清楚
sell out卖光
◆[经典佳句]
It would be difficult to figure out the losses at this time.
在这种时候很难计算损失。
She needed a clear head to carry out her instructions.
她需要一个清醒的头脑来执行命令。
Elephants would die out if men were to shoot as they wished.
如果人们按自己的意愿去射杀,大象就会灭绝。
◆[“四翼”考查]——基础性
选词填空:work/break/carry/figure
①Something unexpected always breaks out in this area.
②Have you figured out what's wrong with your car?
③Make sure the firm is competent to carry out the work.
④A fire broke out in the lower storey during the midnight and soon the whole building was in flames.
⑤If you work out in the mornings,then you will be getting the calorie(卡路里)burning benefits for the whole day,not in your sleep.
◆[“四翼”考查]——应用性
完成句子
⑥We have some problems to_work_out (要解决).
6.end up doing sth.以做某事而告终
end up with以……结束(后接表具体事物的名词)
end up in 以……结束(后接表抽象概念的名词及地点名词)
end up as 最终成为……(后接表职位或身份的名词)
◆[经典佳句]
Our game always ends up in a quarrel.
我们总是以吵闹结束比赛。
He ended up as the head of the company.
他最终成为这家公司的老板。
If he carries on driving like that,he'll end up dead.
如果他继续照那样开车的话,早晚得死于非命。
◆[“四翼”考查]——应用性
完成句子
①I ended_up_spending the night in the airport.
结果我是在机场过的夜。
②You'll end_up_in_failure if you don't follow my advice.
如果你不听我的建议,你最终会失败的。
③She ended_up_her_speech_with a short poem.
她朗诵了一首小诗结束了她的演讲。
7.in short 总而言之;简单地说
be short for为……的缩写/简称
be short of缺乏;不足
for short作为简称
◆[经典佳句]
In short,Internet voting,to some extent,is unfair,if immoral,and cannot be trusted.
总之,网络投票,如果操作不当的话,在一定程度上是不公平的而且不能被信任。
In short,we must be prepared.
总而言之,我们要有准备。
We are short of hands.
我们缺少人手。
◆[“四翼”考查]——基础性
用适当的介词填空
①My name is Thomas,and you can call me Tom for short.
②The usual word “pub” is short for “public house”.
③According to some scientists,we'll be short of energy in the near future.
④ In short,we can't please everyone all the time.
8.attempt to 尝试;试图
(1)attempt at doing sth.努力做某事;企图做某事
attempt to do sth.尝试/试图做某事
(2)make an attempt to do sth.试图做某事
at the first attempt第一次尝试
◆[经典佳句]
He attempted to leave but was stopped.
他试图要走,但被拦住了。
The boys made an attempt to leave for camping but were stopped by their parents.
男孩子们想去野营但被他们的父母们拦住了。
He was as proud as a peacock when he passed his driving test at the first attempt.
他第一次尝试就通过了驾驶考试,因而得意洋洋。
◆[“四翼”考查]——基础性
单句语法填空
①Every time I attempted to_persuade (persuade) her,I failed completely.
②Not many people can answer this question at the first attempt.
③He made an attempt to_win (win) the first prize.
◆[“四翼”考查]——创新性
一句多译
我试图让她相信他是诚实的,但是徒劳无果。
④I've made_an_attempt_to_convince_her of his honesty,but in vain.
⑤I've attempted_to_convince_her of his honesty,but in vain.
⑥I have tried_to_convince_her of his honesty,but in vain.
9.exist vi.存在;实际上有;生存,生活
(1)exist by 靠……生活
exist in存在于……中
exist on(=live on)靠……生存
There exist(s)...有……/存在着……
(2)existent adj.存在的;目前的;现行的
(3)existence n.存在;生存
come into existence 开始存在,出现
be in existence存在
◆[经典佳句]
Most scientists believe that water doesn't exist on the surface of the moon.
大多数科学家认为,月球表面不存在水。
There exist some misunderstandings between your teacher and you.
你和你的老师之间有些误会。
Their remedy lay within the range of existent technology.
他们的治疗方法利用现有技术可以实现。
He does not believe in the existence of ghosts.
他不相信有鬼存在。
◆[“四翼”考查]——基础性
单句语法填空
①The old lady exists only on rice,coffee and bread.
②No one can tell for sure when the world came into existence (exist).
③Many materials can exist in a variety of solid forms.
④I'm afraid that she will not be able to exist by selling houses.
⑤The pollution of university chemical laboratories is a generally existent (exist)phenomenon.
◆[“四翼”考查]——应用性
完成句子
⑥ There_exists (存在着)a close relationship between families and their milkmen.
⑦How did the universe come_into_existence (形成)first?
10.ignore vt.忽视;置之不理
(1)ignore the fact that...忽略……的事实
(2)ignorant adj.无知的;愚昧的;不知道的
be ignorant of 不知道,不了解
(3)ignorance n.无知;愚昧
◆[经典佳句]
I could no longer ignore the fact that he was deeply unhappy.
我不能再对他深感不快这个事实不闻不问了。
They seem to be ignorant of what happened here.
他们似乎不知道这里发生的事。
Poverty and ignorance are the enemies of progress.
贫穷和愚昧是进步的敌人。
◆[“四翼”考查]——基础性
单句语法填空
①Poverty,disease and ignorance (ignore)remain major world problems.
②She was ignorant (ignore)of what the postman had delivered that morning.
③Firms may be ignorant of the markets they are entering.
◆[“四翼”考查]——应用性
完成句子
④We can't_ignore_the_fact_that (不能忽略……的事实)many people will choose to live in the big cities.
⑤ Ignoring_the_difference (无视差异)between the two research findings will be one of the worst mistakes you make.
11.be based on 以……为根据
(1)base vt.以……为据点;把总部设在……
base...on/upon把……建立在……的基础上
base...in...以……为据点;把总部设在……
(2)base n.底部;基础;基地
at the base of以……为基点;在……的底部
(3)basic adj.基本的;基础的
be basic to 对……是基本的;对……是必要的
◆[经典佳句]
Edison based his ideas on scientific experiment.
爱迪生的想法是建立在科学实验的基础上的。
The camp was located at the base of the mountain.
那个营地位于那座山的山脚下。
Drums are basic to African music.
鼓是非洲音乐的基本乐器。
◆[“四翼”考查]——基础性
单句语法填空
①A liquid layer forms at the base of the glacier.
②The students are studying the basic (base)principles of chemistry.
③His conclusion is based on practical experience.
④We judge a worker on the basis of his performance.
⑤The two hotels are attractive bases (base)from which to explore southeast Tuscany.
⑥The organisation is based in North Carolina and has programmes in seventy countries.
⑦Remember,even world champion athletes practise their skills on a consistent basis (base).
◆[“四翼”考查]——应用性
完成句子
⑧The story is_based_on real life.
那故事是根据现实生活而写的。
⑨You should base_your_opinion_on facts.
你的意见都要以事实为根据。
1.(教材P53)If not,at least you have “listened to” another point of view.
如果不是这样的话,至少你听过另一种观点。
[句式结构] If not为省略结构,表示条件或假设,意为“如果不是这样的话”。
◆[规律总结]
(1)if so 假如这样的话
if any 即使有(任何)……,即使有……
if ever (即使有……也)极少,难得
if necessary 如果有必要的话
if possible 如果可能的话
(2)如果表示时间或地点,连词则换成when或where。
when possible 有必要时
where necessary在有可能的地方
◆[经典佳句]
They think she may try to phone.If so,someone must stay here.
他们认为她可能来电话。要是这样的话,就得有人守在这儿。
There are few people nowadays,if any,who remember him.
当今记得他的人,如果有的话,也不多了。
If possible,let me know beforehand.
如果可能,可在事前通知我。
He seldom,if ever,goes to the movies by himself.
他不会,即使有也很少,单独去看电影的时候。
◆[“四翼”考查]——应用性
完成句子
① If_so ,please respond to me as quickly as possible.
如果是这样的话,请尽快给我回信。
②I might see you tomorrow. If_not ,then it'll be Saturday.
我可能明天去看你。如果不是明天,那就在周六。
③The climate here is quite pleasant,the temperature rarely, if_ever ,reaching 30 ℃ in summer.
这里的气候宜人,如果曾经有,在夏季气温极少达到30摄氏度。
④I have made a new plan.Please make some changes where_necessary .
我制定了新计划。在有必要的地方请做一些改动。
⑤ If_necessary ,ring me at home.
如果有必要的话,可往我家里打电话。
2.(教材P53)If you try to find out the source of an idea,no matter how crazy it seems,you will increase your chance of learning something.
如果你试图找出一个想法的来源,无论这个想法看起来多么不可思议,你都将有机会学到一些东西。
[句式结构] “no matter+疑问词”引导让步状语从句,表示“不论……,不管……”。
◆[规律总结]
(1)no matter意为“不管,无论”,与what/who/which/when/where/how等疑问词连用,引导让步状语从句,相当于whatever/whoever/whichever/whenever/wherever/however等。
Whichever you buy,there is a sixmonth guarantee.=No matter which you buy,there is a sixmonth guarantee.
不论你买哪个,都有六个月的保修期。
No matter how hard he may try,he will not succeed.=However hard he may try,he will not succeed.
他无论怎么努力去做都不会成功的。
(2)whatever,whichever,whoever既可以引导让步状语从句,又可以引导名词性从句,引导名词性从句时,不可以替换为“no matter+what/which/who”的形式。
◆[经典佳句]
Each person,no matter who he is,must obey the law.
每个人,不管是谁,都必须守法。
I will just say whatever comes into my mind.
我想到什么就说什么。
◆[误区规避] 语法填空:
No matter ________ you travel during your holiday,you should keep safety in mind.
(可能失误)填what
(正确表达)填how/where
(错误分析)状语从句中已不缺少主语,因此不能填疑问代词what/which/who/whom等,只缺少状语,可填方式how(如何)或地点where(在哪里)。
◆[“四翼”考查]——基础性
单句语法填空
①I'll do whatever I can to help you.
②—When could you have a meal with me?
—I'd like to go whenever it is convenient to you.
③ However hard I tried to think about it,what he said didn't really get across to me.
◆[“四翼”考查]——应用性
完成句子
④ No_matter_who/Whoever_he_is (别管他是谁),we'll act according to the principle.
⑤ No_matter_where/Wherever_she_may_be (不管她在哪里),she will be happy.
[基础性]
Ⅰ.单词拼写
1.Before I make a decision,I need time to reflect (仔细考虑).
2.The two brothers are always arguing (争吵)with each other about money.
3.Doctors assume (认为)that stress is caused by too much work.
4.Breathing is an automatic (无意识的)function of the body.
5.Our plans need to be flexible (灵活的,变通的)enough to meet the needs of everyone.
6.The organization launched a compaign to promote (促进)awareness of environment protection.
7.It is most unlikely (不大可能的)that she will pass the driving test.
8.She ignored (忽视,不理)him and carried on with her work.
Ⅱ.单句语法填空
1.What questions does the text make you reflect on ?
2.But his assumption (assume) proved to be wrong.
3.If no one helps him he may end up being (be) a beggar.
4.You can actively argue with your mind.
5.What was your first impression (impress) of her?
6. In short,it is important that we do not give up when working towards our goals.
7.I love what I do.If not ,I would force myself to.
8.It is true that the project was completed just in one year.
9.Choosing the subject is based (base) on this background.
10.As time went (go) by,we knew more and more about ourselves.
[应用性]
Ⅲ.完成句子
1.I reflected_on (思考) this proposal for some time.
2. In_short (总而言之),we live in an age of challenges.
3.We shall attempt_to (尝试) answer it in this book.
4.All of the work we do is_based_on (以……为基础) science.
5.Do not argue_with (争吵) the person if he/she disagrees with you.
6.Her social life gets_in_her_way_of (挡……的路,阻碍) her study.
7.I believe that you can work_out (做出;解决) the problem by yourself.
8.He missed_out_on (错过,错失) a chance to go to college because of his illness.
[综合性]
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
What the future school will look like is difficult to make clear,but most experts(专家)agree that the school will be electronic in the future.
“Presentday schools will no longer exist in the next century,”says a report in The Age.“At that time,schools will become communitystyle centers,which run seven days a week,and 24 hours a day.”At the same time,computers will surely become a central part of the school in the future.
According to The Age, the distance learning will be popular and students will listen to teachers on computers. Going into classrooms on their computers, students will study at any time, which is very easy for them. However, it is necessary for students to go to the actual school in order to develop some social skills.
Seashore Primary School is an imaginary school in the future created by the Education Department of Australia. At this school, all the teachers and students have laptop computers.Teachers check messages and call students back with a special telephone system and students use telephones to search for information or speak to their teachers who give their lessons. Besides,all the lessons are related to all sorts of subjects and all the students have their own learning plans created by teachers.
As one headmaster says, a laptop computer is a student's library, data storage(数据存储)device as well as the bridge to a wider world.Technology has changed the emphasis of future learning. Thus, we'll pay more attention to the learning of kids rather than the teaching.
1.According to the report in The Age, students in future schools will ________ .
A.mainly study online
B.study at set times
C.have no teachers
D.never go to actual schools
2.The example of Seashore Primary School is given to show ________ .
A.telephones are important in Australia
B.how future schools will work
C.every student needs a learning plan
D.students enjoy getting in touch with teachers
3.What does the underlined word“emphasis”in the last paragraph mean?
A.Lesson. B.Score.
C.Attitude. D.Focus.
4.Which of the following is the best title of the text?
A.The Schools in the Future
B.Great Changes in Technology
C.Seashore Primary School
D.Actual Schools to Be Replaced
[语篇解读] 这是一篇说明文。文章主要谈了对未来学校的构想:现在的学校将不复存在,以后的学校将是电子化的……
1.A [细节理解题。根据第二段和第三段中的“According to The Age,the distance learning will be popular and students will listen to teachers on computers.”可知,根据The Age的报道,远程学习将会很流行,学生将会在电脑上听老师讲课。由此可知,未来学校的学生将主要在网上学习。故选A。]
2.B [细节理解题。根据第四段内容可知,在这所学校,所有的老师和学生都有笔记本电脑。老师们通过一个特殊的电话系统检查信息并给学生回电话,学生们用电话搜索信息或与教授他们课程的老师交谈。此外,所有的课程都与各种学科相关,所有的学生都有自己的由老师制订的学习计划。由此可知,这段主要以滨海小学为例,说明了未来学校的运行方式。故选B。]
3.D [词义猜测题。根据后文“Thus,we'll pay more attention to the learning of kids rather than the teaching.”可知,我们会更多地关注孩子们的学习,而非教学。由此可知,科技改变了未来学习的重点。故画线单词的意思为“重点,焦点”。故选D。]
4.A [主旨大意题。文章第一段“What the future...in the future.”为全文主题段,该段说明未来的学校将会是什么样子很难弄清楚,但是大多数专家认为未来的学校将会是电子化的。结合后文内容可知,全文主要谈了对未来学校的构想,故A选项“未来的学校”适合作文章标题。故选A。]
B
I remember that it was on a fall morning that the orchestra(管弦乐队)teachers came into Miss Newell's thirdgrade classroom. “You have hands for the viola (中提琴) ,”Miss Ciano told me. I was excited because my hands were finally good at something. I told my parents I wanted to play,and naturally, they agreed.
Since I first touched the viola, I haven't been able to put it down. Ignoring the difficulty, I am pulled closer to it each day.
Classical music is truly my best friend. It is the trusted friend of every man, woman and child. Various feelings are expressed in classical music. I discovered that when I was eleven and played a cello concerto (大提琴协奏曲) of Bach in a competition, the first movement was joyful, but the second movement was mysterious and full of pain. From that piece, I learn that music expresses not only feelings, but also sudden mood changes. By listening to classical music, I know that someone else shares these feelings. Since I am lucky enough to be able to play classical music, I am comforted by it when I am upset. It gives me a way to escape from my problems. Classical music can express my joy, sadness and anger.
Now looking back on that fall day in the third grade, I realize how gullible I was for believing that anyone, even music teachers,could tell whether hands were perfect for a certain instrument. I'm certain they told me that I had “viola hands” not because they were fortunetellers(算命师), but because there was a lack of violists in our district. Classical music is one of the best things that ever happened to mankind. If you get introduced to it in the right way, it will become your friend for life.
5.What's the author's purpose in writing the first and second paragraphs?
A.To introduce an interesting music class.
B.To show the importance of a proper guide.
C.To offer the evidence of the author's gift for music.
D.To tell the power of support from parents.
6.According to the passage, in what way does classical music help the author?
A.By developing the author's social skills.
B.By broadening the author's life experience.
C.By improving the author's mental health.
D.By improving the author's sense of beauty.
7.What does the underlined word “gullible”mean in the last paragraph?
A. Firmly opposed. B.Easily tricked.
C.Greatly affected. D. Secretly hidden.
8.Which can be the best title for the passage?
A.Lifelong dream, great effort
B.Happy childhood, unforgettable experience
C.Special event, sweet memory
D.Classical music, endless friendship
[语篇解读] 本文是一篇记叙文,讲述了一次机缘巧合下,作者开始学习中提琴,接触到古典音乐并从中获益的故事。
5.B [推理判断题。根据第一、二段可知,因为管弦乐队的老师说作者有一双拉中提琴的手,作者开始接触中提琴并从此无法割舍,下文提到作者由中提琴开始接触古典音乐并从中获益,由此可知前两段强调了正确引导的重要性。故选B。]
6.C [推理判断题。根据第三段第三句“Various feelings are expressed in classical music.”可知,古典音乐表达各种情感。根据第三段倒数第三句中的“I am comforted by it when I am upset”可知,当“我”沮丧时,它(音乐)安抚“我”。据此可知,作者认为古典音乐可以成为表达情感和安抚人的工具,进而推测,它可以帮助作者改善心理健康。故选C。]
7.B [词义猜测题。根据最后一段第二句“I'm certain they told me that...in our district.(我确定他们告诉我我有一双‘中提琴手’不是因为他们是算命师,而是因为在我们这个地方缺中提琴演奏者。)”并结合画线词所在的句子可以判断,作者轻信了别人说的自己有演奏中提琴的天赋这件事,故画线词意为“易受骗的”。A项意为“强烈反对的”;C项意为“受到巨大影响的”;D项意为“秘密隐藏的”,三项均与语境不符。故选B。]
8.D [主旨大意题。通读全文可知,文章讲述了作者如何与古典音乐结缘并把它作为一生的朋友的故事。故D项正确。故选D。]
Ⅱ.阅读填句
Ways to Be More Curious
Buried in the same daily routines and familiar surroundings, some people may lead an unhappy life. __1__ It's a desire to know how and why and a combination of intelligence and hunger for new things.Here are some tips on how to improve curiosity.
You should communicate with others.There is a todo list in Leonardo da Vinci's notebook.Out of the fifteen tasks on the list, at least eight involve consulting with others.Montaigne once wrote how traveling to different countries allows us to “polish our brains”. __2__
Why not visit a library? It allows us to meet other unexpected information.You can enter it without purpose. __3__ And just follow your curiosity to explore unexpected knowledge.The more you explore, the greater your curiosity will be.
4__ With ideas stored in mind, you can mix and remix ideas and themes, making new findings and spotting unusual patterns, until a creative breakthrough is achieved, which strengthens your curiosity.Anyone stopping learning facts for himself because he can search online later is making himself stupid.
Don't just focus on puzzles but on mysteries.Puzzles have clear answers.Once the missing information is found, it's not a puzzle anymore, with curiosity fading away. __5__ Because the answers often depend on a complex set of factors, both known and unknown.The most beautiful thing we can experience is mysteries.In the process of finding the answers, they are the source of curiosity.
A.Start to search for books you want or need.
B.Unlike puzzles, mysteries don't need answers.
C.Mysteries have questions that can't be answered clearly.
D.And that's how Leonardo polished his brain to remain curious.
E.Allow books or things on the bookshelves freely to attract your eyes.
F.Always thinking of ideas rather than searching online plays an important part.
G.But we can achieve happiness and more meaning in life if we increase our curiosity.
[语篇解读] 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了如何提高我们的好奇心。
1.G [根据上文“Buried in the same daily routines and familiar surroundings, some people may lead an unhappy life.(陷在同样的日常生活和熟悉的环境中,一些人可能会过着不快乐的生活。)”可知,上文告诉我们同样的日常生活和熟悉的环境会让人们感到枯燥,G项“但是,如果我们增加好奇心,我们可以获得幸福和更多生活的意义。”能够承接上文,日常生活和熟悉的环境会让人们感到枯燥,但我们可以通过增加好奇心来改善这种情况。故选G。]
2.D [根据上文“You should communicate with others.There is a todo list in Leonardo da Vinci's notebook.Out of the fifteen tasks on the list, at least eight involve consulting with others.Montaigne once wrote how traveling to different countries allows us to ‘polish our brains’.(你应该与他人沟通。莱昂纳多·达·芬奇的笔记本里有一张待办事项清单。在清单上的十五项任务中,至少有八项涉及与他人协商。蒙田曾写道,到不同的国家旅行可以让我们‘擦亮大脑’。)”可知,上文告诉我们与他人沟通和旅行可以让我们保持好奇心,并列举了莱昂纳多的例子,D项“这就是莱昂纳多擦亮大脑以保持好奇心的方式。”能够承接上文,上文介绍的正是莱昂纳多保持好奇心的方法。故选D。]
3.E [根据上文“Why not visit a library? It allows us to meet other unexpected information.You can enter it without purpose.(为什么不去图书馆呢?它允许我们遇到其他意想不到的信息。你可以毫无目的地进入它。)”可知,上文告诉我们可以通过去图书馆来提高好奇心,E项“让书架上的书或东西不受限制,以吸引你的眼球。”能够承接上文,我们可以去图书馆,让书架上的书或东西吸引我们的眼球,激发我们的好奇心。故选E。]
4.F [根据下文“With ideas stored in mind, you can mix and remix ideas and themes, making new findings and spotting unusual patterns, until a creative breakthrough is achieved, which strengthens your curiosity.Anyone stopping learning facts for himself because he can search online later is making himself stupid.(有了头脑中存储的想法,你可以混合和合成想法和主题,做出新的发现,发现不寻常的模式,直到实现创造性突破,从而增强你的好奇心。任何人因为可以稍后在网上搜索而停止自己学习事实,都是在让自己变得愚蠢。)”可知,本段内容告诉我们要想增加好奇心,我们要学会自己思考问题,而不是在网上搜索答案,F项“总是思考想法而不是在网上搜索起着重要作用。”能够概括段落主旨。故选F。]
5.C [根据上文“Don't just focus on puzzles but on mysteries.Puzzles have clear answers.Once the missing information is found, it's not a puzzle anymore, with curiosity fading away.(不要只关注智力游戏,还要关注不解之谜。智力游戏有明确的答案。一旦丢失的信息被发现,它就不再是一个谜,好奇心也随之消失。)”可知,上文告诉我们不要只关注智力游戏,还要关注不解之谜,并介绍了智力游戏在激发好奇心上的局限性,C项“不解之谜中有一些无法明确回答的问题。”能够承接上文,介绍了什么是不解之谜,且能引起下文,不解之谜中有一些无法明确回答的问题,因为不解之谜的答案往往取决于一组复杂的因素,既有已知的,也有未知的。故选C。]
Ⅲ.语法填空
The first UN Chinese Language Day at the United Nations 1. ________ (observe) on Friday at UN Headquarters in New York in 2010.2. ________ the world's most widely spoken language,it seems appropriate that Mandarin (普通话) has one day every year dedicated (把……专用于) to it.This 3. ________ (official) marked day of Mandarin language celebration was set by the United Nations as a way of celebrating the language's history and 4. ________ (contribution) to the world.It is hoped that having one day every year 5. ________ (celebrate) Mandarin will encourage more people around the world to take it up.With China likely to become the 6. ________ (large) economy country in the world,it is important that the wider world becomes interestingly more perfect in this wonderful language.Every year UN Chinese Language Day 7. ________ (fall) on April 20.A great way to get 8. ________ (involve) in the celebration is to join a Mandarin class or attend one of the many Confucius Institutes (孔子学院) 9. ________ are set up by China in countries around the world.The number of people learning Chinese is on 10. ________ increase in China's neighbouring countries,such as Korea,Japan,and Vietnam.
[语篇解读] 本文是一篇说明文,作者讲述了联合国确立的普通话日以及普通话在世界上的普及情况。
1.was observed [考查时态和语态。依据本句中的时间状语“in 2010”可知,此句应用一般过去时,又因observe与主语之间是被动关系,因此用一般过去时的被动语态。故填was observed。]
2.As [考查介词。作为世界上使用最广泛的语言,每年有一天专门用于(庆祝)普通话似乎是很恰当的。As在这里表示“作为”。故填As。]
3.officially [考查副词。联合国正式确定普通话的节日是为了庆祝该语言的历史和对世界的贡献。这里用副词officially修饰形容词marked。故填officially。]
4.contributions [考查名词的数。contribution作“贡献”讲时为可数名词,其前无限定词,故填contributions。]
5.to celebrate [考查非谓语动词。人们希望通过每年有一天庆祝普通话的活动能鼓励世界上更多的人学习普通话。本句考查了have some time to do...的句式,故填不定式to celebrate。]
6.largest [考查形容词最高级。句中的likely表示推测,再结合语境及空前的the可知,这里用large的最高级。故填largest。]
7.falls [考查时态。此处描述一般情况,故用一般现在时。fall on意为“(节日等)适逢(某日)”,又因主语为第三人称单数,故填falls。]
8.involved [考查形容词。get involved表示“参与;卷入”,其中get为连系动词,involved为形容词作get的表语,故填involved。]
9.that/which [考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知,空处引导定语从句,修饰先行词Confucius Institutes,空处在句中作主语,故填that/which。]
10.the [考查冠词。on the increase“在增长中”,是固定搭配,故填定冠词the。]
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